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Deadpan Aaron Rodgers says he’s going ‘home’ after being asked where the Packers are going after a 4-7 record… while admitting he missed pitches in Titans loss – with QB booed by his own fans
Aaron Rodgers was far from a media darling at his post-game press conference after failing to make a second late comeback in four days.
The reigning back-to-back MVP admitted he “definitely missed a few pitches” as the Packers offense failed in a spirited win over Dallas days earlier.
Rodgers was in no mood to be overly expansive after the potentially season-defining 27-17 loss to Tennessee.
When asked by a reporter after the game “where are you going from here?” — referring to Green Bay’s loss and paltry 4-7 record — Rodgers replied “home.”
The reigning back-to-back NFL MVP wasn’t particularly forthcoming after the Titans’ loss
The controversial quarterback threw for 227 yards and two touchdowns on 24/39 passing. It was a decent performance from Rodgers, but his defense couldn’t contain Tennessee enough.
Rodgers was later asked his thoughts on boos reigning from the Lambeau stands during the rout.
Rodgers paused and replied, “Um, interesting. That’s all I can give you.’
Aaron Rodgers was unable to reproduce another magical Lambeau comeback for Green Bay
Now, the Packers enter Thanksgiving week with virtually no margin for error as the three-time defending NFC North champion’s playoff hopes continue to fade.
Green Bay’s loss to the Titans on Thursday night left the Packers two games behind San Francisco (5-4) in the race for the NFC’s final wild card spot.
Next up is a trip to Philadelphia to take on the NFC East-leading Eagles (9-1).
Tennessee entered Lambeau with fighting spirit and triumphed over the home side 27-17
Green Bay’s disheartening performance halted the momentum built last Sunday as they recovered from a two-touchdown deficit in the fourth quarter to beat the Cowboys 31-28 in overtime.
That broke a five-game losing streak, the Packers’ longest slip since 2008. Meanwhile, Tennessee posted season-highs in points and yards (408). The Titans even scored their first touchdown in the fourth quarter of the year.
The only bright spot for Green Bay was the continued emergence of rookie receiver Christian Watson, who caught two touchdown passes against Tennessee after scoring three runs against the Cowboys.
Rodgers and the Packers fell to 4-7 last week and will have to beat Philadelphia to stay alive